The SOE Student Success Office supports contiuing UAA School of Education undergraduate students with navigating the UAA student experience, including professional licensure processes. Note that clearing an initial background check is required of all undergraduate students in the first semester of enrollment for placement in course-basedclinical field experiences. Additionally, undergraduate students are required to submit supplemental applications to the Student Success Office to facilitate practicum/internship placement and licensure processes.

Enrolled students can visit DegreeWorks to view real-time degree progress.

Undergraduate Advising

Prospective and New Students

• Academic Advising Portal
• Email Academic Advising
• Email SOE Advisors
• 907-786-0338

Third and Fourth Year Students

• Darlene MacKinnon, Student Success Coordinator
• 907-786-4454

Advising Plans

• Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development
• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with three options:
  • PK-3 Licensure (DEED-approved)
  • Professional
  • Child Life Specialist (CCLS-aligned)

Graduate Advising

Graduate student advising is supported directly by the respective Graduate Program Coordinator.

Educational Leadership

• Master of Education or Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Ginger Blackmon

Teaching and Learning

• Master of Education

Program Contact: Dr. Tim Jester

Language and Literacy Education

• Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Cathy Coulter

Special Education

• Master of Education or Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Krista James